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Hannah
Season Changes
Hannah, on November 13, 2024 at 10:39 AM

Open discussion for season preferences: My fiancé and I are not huge fans of the heat, hence why personally, I would exclude spring and summer, but we love fall, considering that we met in October,...

Sarah, Dec 18, 2024 5 530
Trinity
Wedding date
Trinity, on September 23, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Hi all! i was wondering how everyone decided to pick their date. we’re struggling to pick one. should there be a reason for the date we pick? what if we don’t have a certain reason and it’s kind of...

Sarah, Dec 18, 2024 14 3,612 1
Carol
Arabic DJ in NY/NJ
Carol, on May 1, 2017 at 10:21 PM

Hi all! My family and the greater part of my half of the guest list is Egyptian and/or Lebanese so I'm looking for a DJ to be able to accommodate our musical needs. I've been checking with mostly with...

GEORGE, Dec 19, 2024 9 2,659 1
A.C.
Is it bad to only have cake??
A.C., on April 13, 2016 at 4:36 PM

I feel like lately it's the standard to have a dessert buffet with a small cake and a variety of cookies, cupcakes, tarts etc. At least at the weddings I've been to lately haha. But I actually really...

THERESA, Dec 19, 2024 40 1,038
Chris
Casino games at a wedding?
Chris, on July 14, 2010 at 1:55 PM

Hi Ladies! Has anyone been to a wedding where they had casino games (blackjack, roulette, etc) as entertainment? Did anyone play them? I thought they might be a good idea for people who don't want to...

Ali, Dec 19, 2024 20 6,285
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Trying to plan a wedding mostly on my own as my fiancee is severly disabled
Alan, on December 10, 2024 at 9:32 AM

My fiancée and I are hoping to get married sometime in late 2025 or more likely 2026. We got engaged in June 2022. Two months later, my fiancée was injured in a diving accident that caused a high...

Sarah, Dec 18, 2024 2 96 1
Morgan
Wedding Planner Needed - Italy
Morgan, on December 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM

I am curious to know if you all have any recommendations for overseas wedding planners/coordinators. I am specifically looking for Italy. Thank you!

Sarah, Dec 18, 2024 20
KayDwitWill
Porta Potty Rentals Cost What????
KayDwitWill, on April 11, 2014 at 9:01 AM

Our wedding will be at our house in the front and back yards on the family's farm land. We have 3.5 bathrooms but 3 of them are not "guest friendly" meaning they are located in bedrooms. That leaves...

Sarah, Dec 18, 2024 17 46,725 2
Crissy
Boudoir photos
Crissy, on December 8, 2024 at 7:39 PM

I am considering doing boudoir pics as a gift to my future husband. I would love to see others photos for ideas. I am small breasted and am worried he won't find them sexy.

Sarah, Dec 18, 2024 3 73
Sofía
Wedding in Puerto Rico 2026
Sofía, on December 12, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Hi everybody! Planning to get married in Rincón, PR in SEPT 2026! Any recommendations, advice, feedback, experiences? I am originally from PR!!! But given that this is such a unique event, will love...

Sarah, Dec 18, 2024 1 353
Heather
Couples getting married on September 20, 2025
Heather, on July 17, 2024 at 1:27 AM

What has everyone planned so far for their Sept 20th 2025 wedding?? We've booked the venue, proposed to the wedding party, and inquired with an officiant and Hair & Makeup artist

Amber, Dec 18, 2024 13 303 6
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Is it too early to plan a wedding for 2028?
Catiebruce, on November 12, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Are there any other ladies who are getting married in 2028? Do you think now is too early to start planning?

Anthonrown, Dec 16, 2024 1 150
Nikki
My vows sound like an essay
Nikki, on August 14, 2015 at 4:15 PM

Fh really wants us to write our own vows so I agreed to it since it's obviously important to him. I know I have a lot of time before my wedding but the other day I was feeling inspired after reading...

Jerry, Dec 16, 2024 19 471
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Should i get a month/day-of coordinator?
Alexis, on August 20, 2024 at 5:17 PM

Who is for or against having a day-of coordinator for their wedding? I’m seriously considering one because I’ve heard too many horror stories from friends who didn’t hire an outside coordinator and...

Alexis, Dec 16, 2024 6 114
Lirana
How many days to reserve hotel rooms?
Lirana, on March 14, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Hi everyone. I'm looking at price shopping for hotels for our oot guests, but I wasn't sure if I reserve the block just for the night of the wedding. Our wedding is a Friday, so I think a bunch of...

Livingbestlyfe, Dec 14, 2024 8 743
Tiffany
New Orleans - Wedding Time of Year
Tiffany, on March 1, 2019 at 7:02 PM

Hello all! I am excited to be planning my wedding in New Orleans for sometime in the next year or so. I love New Orleans and have visited many times in my life, but I'm having a hard time pinning down...

Rebecca, Dec 14, 2024 10 1,681
John
Couples getting married on January 14, 2025
John, on December 13, 2024 at 5:25 AM

Getting married on the 14th of January, would love to meet all other couples getting married on that day as well

Ograsmarknad, Dec 13, 2024 316
Jessica
How are you saving money?
Jessica, on January 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM

This is primarily for the couples who, like us, are paying for the entire wedding themselves. I need advice and ideas, pretty please! My partner and I live in NYC, so there's no way in heck we were...

Filippo, Dec 11, 2024 43 3,031 5
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Using Kroger Rewards for Wedding Planning – Has Anyone Tried This?
Farrimery, on August 5, 2024 at 2:10 AM

Hi everyone, I’m in the middle of planning my wedding and I’ve heard that some people use grocery store rewards programs to help with their wedding budgets. Has anyone here used Kroger’s rewards or...

Filippo, Dec 11, 2024 77
Shannon
Polaroid Guest Book- dos, don'ts and other mishaps!
Shannon, on March 21, 2017 at 11:56 AM

Hi everyone! I really love the idea of having a polaroid guest book but I've heard from some people that it didn't really work out that well... does anyone have any suggestions how they made it work...

Liudmyla, Dec 11, 2024 25 103,925 9
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